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The Latest Breaking News from UK Health Security Agency

Can adults get Strep A? Cases rise across UK as 24 children die from infection

Scarlet fever is more common in children but adults can also contract the bacterial infection

The Independent UK

Diphtheria cases confirmed among asylum seekers at UK hotel - with some needing treatment

The Home Office confirmed a "small number" of diphtheria cases among asylum seekers at an unnamed hotel in the Humber region, with some people needing medical treatment

Daily Mirror

Strep A claims lives of five more children in UK

UK Health Security Agency also says almost 30,000 Brits have been infected

Wales Online

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Can adults get Strep A?

There have been dozens of deaths across the UK, including at least 16 children

Wales Online

Edinburgh girl has miracle recovery after 'sore legs' was deadly Strep A

Rosa Carter’s parents Shelley and Alex were preparing for the worst as she also battled sepsis and blood clots caused by an invasive form of the virus.

Edinburgh Live

Over 7,500 scarlet cases reported but experts predict numbers to rise

There are currently three times more cases of scarlet fever than usual, a senior health official has said.

Evening Standard

Strep A: Five more ‘serious shortage protocols’ issued for penicillin as cases surge

Around 19 children are thought to have died from infections caused by the bacterium as cases rose 27 per cent in the last week

The Independent UK

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More than 7,500 cases of scarlet fever, with numbers expected to rise

The chief medical adviser at the UK Health Security Agency said the vast majority of children affected have a mild illness.

The Independent UK

Flu symptoms and what you need to know as virus overtakes Covid for first time

Hospital admissions of people with flu are now running at a higher rate than in any week during the previous four winters

Wales Online

Parents told flu nasal spray vaccine for children may reduce strep A risk

UK Health Security Agency says that infection rates are lower in areas where the vaccine has been offered to all primary-age children

Wales Online

Strep A cases in your area as 24 children among UK dead

NHS leaders worried as cases climb alongside flu surge

The Independent UK

Four cases of potentially life-threatening Strep A recorded in Oldham

Strep A can cause scarlet fever and the serious Invasive Group A Streptococcal disease

Manchester Evening News

Strep A medicine shortage alert issued by government as pharmacists given more powers

Shortage warnings have been issued by the government for three types of penicillin medicines - after 19 children were now confirmed to have died in the UK with Strep A since September

Daily Mirror

Strep A cases in your area as UK infections rise 30 per cent

Infections have been found around the country, as authorities warn parents to be vigilant

The Independent UK

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Strep A cases in your area as UK infections rise 30 per cent

Infections have been found around the country, as authorities warn parents to be vigilant

The Independent UK

Strep A cases in your area as UK infections rise 30 per cent

Infections have been found around the country, as authorities warn parents to be vigilant

The Independent UK

Strep A cases in your area as UK infections rise 30 per cent

Infections have been found around the country, as authorities warn parents to be vigilant

Manchester Evening News

Strep A in Greater Manchester - everything we know so far as death toll in children hits 16

How big is the problem in Greater Manchester and what should we expect over the coming days?

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Manchester Evening News

Secondary school pupil becomes 16th child to die from Strep A infection

Spealistics from the UKHSA are said to be working with the school

The Independent UK

Child with suspected Strep A infection dies in Sussex as death toll reaches 16

The pupil had attended Hove Park School, East Sussex

Wales Online

Sixteenth child victim of Strep A after young school pupil death

Efforts have been made to raise awareness among parents and carers about the signs and symptoms

Daily Mirror

Snow and freezing fog warning as -10C Arctic air blast sweeps UK for 7 days

'Troll of Trondheim' is sweeping through the Scotland and into England, Northern Ireland and Wales and has led the UK Health Security Agency to declare a level three Cold WeatherAction Alert

Evening Standard

Strep A: Warning of rush on antibiotics over parents’ fears of infections

The UK Health Security Agency has said that the rise in Strep A cases is most likely due to increased social mixing

The Independent UK

Strep A cases in your area as UK infections rise 30 per cent

Infections have been found around the country, as authorities warn parents to be vigilant

Manchester Evening News

Mapped: Invasive Group A strep and scarlet fever cases across Greater Manchester

What the latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) means for our region

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